RE: References for making a bow?
I second the Bingham reference. I made my lefty brother a longbow from their kits. The ingrate proceded to outshoot me with it. (And still does). For great background reading on the subject or to learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how to craft self-bows (all wood, unlaminated bows), I'd recommend the Traditional Bowyer's Bible (Vol 1-3). Great reading. They even cover laminate bows, including the complicated Mongol-type and other horsebows.
Sean
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